2018 Kia Rio vs. 2018 Nissan Versa Note Review

Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the back seat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Nissan Versa Note than the Kia Rio, due to its greater head- and legroom.
Offering just a little more front head- and legroom than the Kia Rio, drivers may find the Nissan Versa Note a little roomier and somewhat more comfortable.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Kia Rio as you will with the Nissan Versa Note, as they get the same number of miles per tank of gas.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). Whether you pick the Kia Rio or the Nissan Versa Note, it's going to cost you about the same.
Another consideration is the Destination Charge, which is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle to the dealer from where it's built. The Kia Rio and the Nissan Versa Note have similar Destination Charges.

Dimensions
The Kia Rio is a little wider than the Nissan Versa Note, so getting in and out of the car in a crowded parking lot may be a little more of a squeeze.
The Kia Rio is slightly shorter than the Nissan Versa Note, which may make it easier to park.

Drivetrain
With somewhat higher torque, the engine of the Kia Rio transmits a bit more power to the wheels than the Nissan Versa Note.

Handling
The Kia Rio has a smaller turning radius than the Nissan Versa Note, allowing you to more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Kia Rio is somewhat more powerful than the Nissan Versa Note.

Utility
In terms of seating you'll be able to fit the same number of people in both the Kia Rio and the Nissan Versa Note.

Warranty
You'll have greater peace of mind with the more generous basic warranty of the Kia Rio than that of the Nissan Versa Note.

Vehicle crash and safety data is provided by NHTSA, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The NHTSA testing was established by Congress to reduce highway deaths and injuries. Read an article on the current NHTSA crash test program.

Not Tested

Frontal Crash Rating

Vehicle crash and safety data is provided by NHTSA, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The NHTSA testing was established by Congress to reduce highway deaths and injuries. Read an article on the current NHTSA crash test program.

Not Tested

No Data Avail.

Side Crash Rating

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Not Tested

No Data Avail.

Invoice*:

$13,936 - $17,834

$15,094 - $17,524

Days On Lot: Comparing Ease of Negotiation

Days on Lot measures the average number of days a model sits on a dealer's lot before it's sold. This is one predictor of a dealer's willingness to negotiate.

Monthly Trend for:2018 Kia Rio

No Data

Monthly Trend for:
2018 Nissan Versa Note

No Data

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

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